James Wiggins: Body of missing Narooma man found

The search for a missing man on the state’s Far South has ended in tragedy after a body was located by police only a short drive from the man’s home.

The body of a man missing from Narooma on the state’s Far South Coast has been found only a short drive from his home after he failed to appear for a medical appointment.

James Wiggins, 59, was last seen at about 9am on Monday at a unit on Clarke St, Narooma, and was reported missing when he failed to attend a medical appointment later that day in Moruya, less than an hour away.

Following inquiries, the body of a man was located by NSW Police on Cemetery Rd, Narooma just before 8.30am on Tuesday. The seaside street is only a five-minute drive from the Clarke St unit.

While the body is yet to be formally identified by NSW Police, officers believe it to be that of the missing man.

According to police, initial inquiries indicate the man’s death is not suspicious.

James Wiggins, 59, was reported missing after failing to appear for a medical appointment in Moruya on July 25. Picture: NSW Police

A report into the death will be prepared for the information of the coroner.